PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Doratukus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dog Diggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Dog Diggy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Doratukus
vs
Dog Diggy

165 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal Doratukus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dog Diggy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Diggy tenderised Doratukus's leg. Doratukus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggy lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Diggy!
Diggy wants to land a leg kick but Doratukus is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggy enables Doratukus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doratukus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doratukus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doratukus slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Doratukus escapes and gets back to his feet.

Doratukus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Doratukus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggy looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggy, not yet.
Diggy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doratukus is controlling him.
Diggy trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doratukus pushing down on Diggy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doratukus stops Diggy from getting back to his feet.
Doratukus prevents Diggy from improving his position.

Doratukus seems to be working for a kimura but Diggy defends the submission attempt.
Doratukus is thwarting Diggy's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggy is looking to escape.

Doratukus stands up out of the half guard.
Diggy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggy takes a swing at Doratukus's ribcage but misses.
Big Dog Diggy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Diggy.
Diggy throws a series of punches but Doratukus avoids them all with ease.
Diggy leaves Doratukus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diggy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggy connects with a jab.
Diggy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggy throws a sloppy head kick and Doratukus moves out of range easily.
Doratukus doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggy circles away.
Doratukus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggy.
A good leg kick by Diggy.
Diggy lands a head kick. Doratukus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Doratukus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doratukus prevents Diggy from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doratukus decides to return to a standing position.
Doratukus scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Doratukus back to the cage. Diggy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Doratukus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diggy to the mat! Diggy manages to get full guard.
Doratukus distracts Diggy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doratukus stands up over Diggy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doratukus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doratukus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doratukus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doratukus is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Doratukus gets to his feet. Diggy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Doratukus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doratukus moves out of range as Diggy throws a body kick.

Doratukus closes the distance and clinches.
Diggy stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggy with a knee to the head.
Diggy working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diggy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggy working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Doratukus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Doratukus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Doratukus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Doratukus looking to pass the guard.
Doratukus won't allow Diggy to get back to his feet.
Doratukus tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggy is retaining full guard.
Doratukus controls from within his opponent's guard.

Micheal Doratukus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diggy lands a head kick!
Diggy pushes Doratukus away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doratukus.
Doratukus wants to clinch up but Diggy keeps it at a distance.
Diggy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diggy avoids the head kick by Doratukus.
Diggy takes a swing at Doratukus's ribcage but misses.
Diggy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doratukus.
Diggy misses with a wild combination.
Diggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Doratukus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diggy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doratukus.
Doratukus is nestled in close to Diggy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Doratukus escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Diggy lands but Doratukus takes it in his stride.
Diggy stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diggy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Dog Diggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diggy!
Doratukus shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doratukus just misses with a punch to the body.
Doratukus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doratukus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggy.
Diggy throws a series of punches but Doratukus moves out of range.
Diggy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Doratukus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diggy.
Big Dog Diggy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doratukus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggy. Diggy obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doratukus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diggy looks to land a combination. Doratukus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diggy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doratukus. Doratukus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diggy pushes Doratukus away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doratukus's head.
Doratukus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diggy. That one must have hurt.
Doratukus slips a jab and a cross from Diggy.
Diggy misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggy moves out of range as Doratukus throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Diggy.
Doratukus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Doratukus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diggy. Those never looked like landing.
Diggy scores with a head kick.
Diggy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doratukus fails with a takedown attempt.
Micheal Doratukus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Diggy lands but Doratukus takes it in his stride.
Diggy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doratukus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doratukus shoots in for a double leg but Diggy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diggy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doratukus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Diggy misses

and Doratukus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doratukus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggy is trying to stall.
Doratukus tries to land a knee to the head but Diggy blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog Diggy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diggy!
Diggy connects with a jab.
Doratukus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doratukus blocks a head kick by Diggy.
Doratukus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doratukus throws a looping overhand right but Diggy ducks down to avoid it.
Diggy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diggy throws a series of punches but Doratukus avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doratukus is defended easily by Diggy.
Diggy tries to work over Doratukus's front leg with a kick but Doratukus checks it.
Diggy throws a series of punches but Doratukus avoids them all with ease.
Diggy cracks Doratukus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doratukus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diggy throws a right and a left that Doratukus avoids nicely.

Doratukus clinches up against the cage.
Diggy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doratukus manages to pull guard.
Doratukus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Doratukus has his feet on Diggy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Diggy.
Diggy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggy lunges at Doratukus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doratukus's hand.
Doratukus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggy - that will leave a mark!
Diggy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doratukus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggy sprawls well. Diggy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doratukus gets slowly back to his feet.
Doratukus darts in looking for a takedown but Diggy gets double underhooks and turns Doratukus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Doratukus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggy throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doratukus drags the fight down to the ground.

Doratukus has his feet on Diggy's thighs here. He's pushed Diggy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diggy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micheal Doratukus!
A very excited looking Micheal Doratukus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.